B1 Reading 2

Question 1

A sign reads: 'Please keep this door closed at all times to prevent drafts.' What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Always shut the door

Answer

'Keep closed at all times' means the door must always be shut.

Question 2

Notice: 'Last entry 30 minutes before closing. We close at 6 p.m.' What is the latest time you can enter?

Accepted Answer

5:30 p.m.

Answer

Thirty minutes before the 6 p.m. closing time is 5:30 p.m.

Question 3

Text message: 'Running late, start without me. Order me a coffee.' What does the sender want?

Accepted Answer

Begin and buy them coffee

Answer

They ask others to start and to order them a coffee.

Question 4

Which word best completes the sentence: 'The film was so ___ that I fell asleep'?

Accepted Answer

boring

Answer

Falling asleep suggests the film was boring.

Question 5

Email subject: 'Reminder: Library books due Friday.' What is the email about?

Accepted Answer

Returning books by Friday

Answer

'Due Friday' means the books must be returned by Friday.

B1 Preliminary Practice Test